Savannah

Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)

Location

The airport is located 11 miles (18km) northwest of the central business district of Savannah.

Getting to the city

The 100X Airport Express has non-stop service from the airport to the Joe Murray Rivers Jr Intermodal Transit Center every hour from 6am to 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday. One-way fares are $5. K-Shuttle provides scheduled service to Hilton Head Island and Savannah area; however this is a private service and should be booked in advance. Coastal Regional Coaches provide public transport links to rural areas and should be scheduled in advance. Taxis are available.

Time

GMT -5 (GMT -4 from mid-March to the first Sunday in November).

Car rental

Car rental companies operating from the airport include Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available from the airport. Meter rates are regulated and charged at $2 for the first sixth of a mile (1.6km), and $1.92 per mile thereafter. A surcharge of $1 to $2 may be levied on airport fares, and there may be extra fees for additional passengers. An approximate fare to the Savannah Historic District is $28.

Facilities

Airport facilities include an information centre, USO facility and military reception centre, ATMs, luggage carts, gift shops and restaurants.

Parking

Hourly and Long-term parking is located in the garage opposite the terminal, and costs $1 per hour, $12 per day and $60 per week. Economy parking, located farther from the terminal, has a daily rate of $8 and a weekly rate of $40. The SAV value park, which is slightly farther from the terminal than the Economy Lot, costs only $5 per day and $35 per week.

Website www.savannahairport.com